Two years after “Maestro” made its North American debut at the New York Film Festival, Bradley Cooper returns to the Lincoln Center this fall with the world premiere of “Is this?” Dramedy will premiere October 10 as the closing film in the 63rd Nyff, which leaves from September 26 – October 13.
Written by Cooper, Will Arnett and Mark Chappell, “Is this thing on?” is the story of a couple moving through their crumbling marriage. Arnett plays like Alex Novak, a father to two who, after sharing his wife Tess (Laura Dern), decides to pursue a career in stand-up comedy in Manhattan’s West Village, home for the comedy courier and other famous arenas. The script is based on the true story of British comedian John Bishop.
The supporting role includes the New York-Stand-ups Chloe Radcliffe, Reggie Conquest and Jordan Jensen, as well as other Day, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds, Sean Hayes, Peyton Manning and Amy Sedaris.
“We are honored and humble to premiere our film at the New York Film Festival,” Cooper said in a statement. “Earlier this year, we had the wonderful opportunity to shoot this story throughout the city, so it is very exciting to debut it at the festival’s closing evening. NYC injects an energy in all aspects of filmmaking that just cannot be replicated. I have participated in many premieres at NyFF!”
Searchlight Films Release is the third film that Cooper has directed, after 2023’s “Maestro” and 2018’s “A Star Is Born.” Together, these films received 15 total Oscar nominations. Cooper himself has been nominated for the 12 Academy Awards.
“We are pleased to close the festival with Bradley Cooper’s delightful third feature,” Lim said in its own statement. “” Is this thing on? “Is a movie with many dimensions and surprises: a delighted to New York City’s comedy scene, a sensitive study of Midlife Mattle and a modern comedy of re-entry, pitch perfection in its balance between humor and emotion.”
As previously reported, Luca Guadagninos “After Hunting,” In the lead role Julia Roberts and Ayo Edebiri open the 63rd Nyff on September 26, and Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother” will be the centerpiece and make its North American premiere on October 3.
Last year, Steve McQueens “Blitz” closed the 62nd Nyff.
